Backstraight Boys Athletics Chat

Imagine being a teenager and becoming a double European Champion in 24 hours. Contemplate how it would feel to vault 6.05 just a year after being legally able to buy glue in the UK. For a second, ponder reaching a continental final in your Senior GB debut. Berlin was brilliant, but it didn't half leave us pondering our comparatively useless adolescents. Jakob, Mondo, Imani, Naomi, Laviai: the future of the sport is bright. Smile at Beth Dobbin's incredulity at her own, mesmerising, breakthrough year; celebrate Nathan Douglas' bold medal challenge; and rejoice at Meghan Beesley's hugely-deserved bronze. Feel warm inside at KJT beaming after a 13-metre shot put - laying ghosts to rest and pushing Nafi all the way - and try not to well up as you remember Abele's raw emotion at the end of that 1500 - a race nothing like as gruelling as the preceding years of injury. Sure - you might curse quietly to yourself at reflecting upon the ridiculous scheduling, but don't do that before chuck